The NuPower 11B02A-TAC2 from NuWaves RF Solutions is a Multi-Octave Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) that operates from 200 to 2600 MHz. It delivers a CW output power of 10 W with a small signal gain of 46 dB and an efficiency of 33%. This SSPA is based on the latest Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology that ensures high efficiency of operation, an extended range, and improved link margin. It offers a lessened load on DC power budget due to its high efficiency. The SSPA includes over-voltage protection and reverse voltage protection functions to prevent over-current related damages or damages due to reflected power. It requires a DC supply of up to 32 V and consumes 1.3 A of current.
The NuPower 11B02A-TAC2 has an integrated heatsink to easily incorporate the unit into a platform operating in harsh environment with limited space, such as a tactical vehicle or manpack. It also ensures compactness and consumes less volume on space-constrained platforms. This SSPA uses unique connectors to prevent improper installation in the field, thereby ensuring high reliability. It is available in an IP67-rated enclosure that measures 4.50 x 3.50 x 1.50 inches with TNC/N-type (female) connectors and is ideal for man-portable tactical radios, UAS Group 2 & 3, Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV), test labs, RF communication systems, software defined radios, and broadband RF telemetry applications.
